On September 19, the ACR and the Arthritis Foundation held a joint legislative briefing to inform Congress members and their staff about the devastating effects of arthritis and related rheumatic diseases, as well as to encourage support of the “Arthritis Prevention, Control, and Cure Act of 2007” (S.626/H.R. 1283), or Arthritis Act.
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A Better Family Plan
How to minimize the risks of pregnancy for women with SLE
Science from our Sisters
Recommended reading from A&R and AC&R
REF Reaches for a Cure
ACR Research and Education Foundation launches campaign to find RA cure
What Causes Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis?
Imaging studies and kidney problems may trigger this gadolinium-induced fibrosing syndrome
Meet the Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Challenge
Limited evidence and diagnostic options make this increasing condition difficult to treat
Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome
A recently identified autoimmune disorder, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APS) mainly affects young women between age 30 and 40. Those affected by APS may otherwise be healthy or have an underlying disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Difficult Gout
“Grandpapa’s Torments” was the Rodnan Commemorative Gout Print featured at the 2005 ACR/ARHP Annual Scientific Meeting.
From Punch Cards to Patient Reporting
James F. Fries, MD, harnessed computers to address big questions
NSAIDs: The Heart of the Controversy
Rheumatologists on the AHA statement and how to balance NSAID risks and benefits